Bryant’s love affair with the Philippines was made more apparent when major Philippine landmarks lit up in purple and yellow to honor the basketball legend.

Mall of Asia

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Araneta Center

Photo by Araneta Coliseum.

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Eastwood City

Uptown Bonifacio

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Ronac Art Center

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SM North EDSA

Tenement, Taguig

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Below is a special message Kobe dedicated to Filipinos when he retired.

“To the Philippines, thank you so much for the tremendous honor. Seeing my number retired is something that I would absolutely never forget. The love that you guys have shown me, the way that you guys have embraced me is something that I will always, always remember, so thank you so much for that.

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“Secondly, I hope that you guys will remember to always demand more of yourself, to always push yourself beyond what your expectations are, and demand more, love the hate, Mamba Out. Peace.”